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Outdoor Gardens, 
Lobby + Gift Shop

April - September
10 am – 6 pm daily

October - March
10 am – 4 pm daily

Bolz Conservatory

10 am – 4 pm daily

Schumacher Library

10 am – 4 pm, Mon - Fri
10 am - 1 pm, Sat

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Wed, Jun 7, 2023 All Day

Summer Pollinator Plant Sale

Wisconsin is home to over 400 species of wild bees, and more than 120 species of butterflies. As the moon rises, over 1,500 species of moths awaken, ensuring round the clock pollination and these are just the more well-known pollinators! These tiny superheroes pollinate over one-third of our food, making their health and survival a critical component of earth’s ecosystem. Every little bit helps – don’t have space to dig in the dirt – create a pollinator focused container for your patio! Olbrich’s Pollinator Plant Sales offer a variety of perennials with plentiful amounts of nectar and pollen, making them very appealing to pollinator insects! Plant pickup is June 20.

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Wed, Jun 7, 2023 6:00 pm

Tai Chi Meditation

“Move like a great river; be still like a mountain” instructs the age-old description of the meditative exercise and movement art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. This class offers standing movements and seated practices rooted within the Chinese tradition of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for the enrichment of body, mind and spirit. All physical abilities welcome, including those in need of chair-based practice.

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Sun, Jun 11, 2023 10:30 am

Bird Photography

Interested in taking your bird photography to the next level? Explore exposure, camera modes, focusing options, and the best starting settings for your bird photography in this hands-on workshop suitable for all levels of photographers.  Some technical info will be more appropriate for the DSLR and Mirrorless photographers while cell phone photographers will benefit from composition and other tips to help them capture stronger images. There will be time to eat while getting cameras ready for the active photography portion of the class so packed a lunch along with your camera. Ages 16 and over.

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Annual Programs at Olbrich

Cocktails in the Conservatory

Orchid Escape

The Canopy Sessions

Spring Flower Show

Pollinator Plant Sale

Summer Breeze

Concert Series

Home Garden Tour

Blooming Butterflies

Member Movie Night

GLEAM

Holiday Express

Travel Tours

Both OBS members and the general public are invited to set out on garden-focused excursions to destinations near and far. These trips are carefully curated to include both must-see attractions and hidden gems, and are personally guided by a member of Olbrich's very own staff.

Travel Tours

Private Events & Weddings

Whatever the occasion may be, we'd love to play a part in making your day special and memorable. Choose from our selection of rentable spaces based on your specific needs and vision, and we will help you make it a reality.

Private Events and Weddings

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Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI 53704

(608) 246-4550

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Hours

Outdoor Gardens,
Lobby + Gift Shop

April through September
10 am - 6 pm daily

October through March
10 am - 4 pm daily

Bolz Conservatory

10 am - 4 pm daily

Schumacher Library

10 am - 4 pm Mon - Fri
10 am - 1 pm Sat

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